Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack to enjoy during the big game, or a wholesome and satisfying treat to power you through your next workout, sports bars with dried fruit and peanut butter are a delicious and nutritious option. Made with a combination of oats, peanut butter, honey, and dried fruit, these bars are packed with energy-boosting carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein. Plus, they are incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit your own personal preferences. Whether you like your bars chewy or crunchy, sweet or savory, there is a recipe out there for you. So grab your apron and let's get started!
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SPORTS BARS WITH DRIED FRUIT AND PEANUT BUTTER
These look like they would make a great breakfast-to-go or a healthy pick-me-up snack. From Bon Appetit Jan, 2002.
Provided by Jules127
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 18 bars, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Spray 9-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Mix cereal, walnuts, dates, cherries, and raisins in medium bowl.
- Combine peanut butter, honey, and corn syrup in heavy small saucepan. Bring to boil, whisking constantly until mixture bubbles vigorously and thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture in bowl; stir to blend.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan; press to compact. Bake until just golden around edges, about 10 minutes.
- Cool completely. Cut into 2 1/2x1 1/2-inch bars.
- (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store in single layer between sheets of foil in airtight container at room temperature.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.1, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 25.4, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8.6, Protein 1.9
FRUIT AND PEANUT BUTTER BARS
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In 4-quart saucepan, combine honey and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Continue cooking and stirring 1 minute longer. Remove from heat.2. Stir peanut butter, raisins and mixed fruit into hot mixture. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal and mix until cereal is coated. Press evenly into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2 1/4 x 1 1/2-inch bars. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
BEST FRUIT AND NUT BARS
Provided by Monica Reinagel
Categories Nut Bake Low Cal High Fiber Wheat/Gluten-Free Condiment Dried Fruit Honey Seed Peanut Butter
Yield Makes 12 bars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325.
- 2. Grind whole flaxseed in a coffee or spice grinder. Combine with peanut butter, honey, salt, and water in large bowl and stir to combine.
- 3. Add dried fruits, nuts and seeds in whatever combination you like. Batter will be very stiff.
- 4. Spray 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick spray and divide batter evenly into cups. Use damp fingers to press batter into cups and flatten tops.
- 5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until tops are dry and edges are a deep, toasty brown (bars will not rise). Cool completely and store in air-tight container for up to two weeks.
DOUBLE PEANUT BARS
These sweet no-bake snacks are great energy bars. Any dried fruit works well, but I prefer cranberries. Grain cereals, plus honey, peanuts and peanut butter make the bars popular at my house. -Kim Rocker of LaGrange, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the cereals, peanuts and mixed fruit. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey and peanut butter. Cook and stir until brown sugar and peanut butter are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over cereal mixture; gently stir to coat evenly., Transfer to an 8-in. square dish coated with cooking spray; gently press down. Cool and cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
STARBUCKS CHEWY FRUIT AND NUT BARS
In fall 2008, Starbucks added several "healthy" breakfast items to their bakery case. My husband commented to me, "Look, they have a granola bar that looks exactly like the ones you make!" I checked their list of ingredients and then made modifications to my Recipe #236509 #236509, so that they are as close to the Starbucks version as possible. Take them to breakfast meetings at work, when you need something MORE than a donut, muffin or bagel.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Ingredient note: look in your health food aisle for a healthy alternative to Rice Krispies. The brand I found is made by Enviro-Kidz and uses BROWN rice.
- Prepare 9x13 pan with non-stick spray (or line with parchment paper).
- In a large mixing bowl, toss all dry ingredients. Feel free to substitute your preferred nut or dried fruit.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil and allow to boil one minute. (Note: boiling the sugars is what helps the bars become firm and not sticky, so this step is important).
- After boiling, turn off heat; add vanilla and peanut butter. QUICKLY pour this hot mixture over the dry ingredients and toss to combine.
- Pour warm mixture into prepared pan. Wet your fingers and press the mixture down into the pan to compress the bars so they will slice evenly.
- When cool, use a sharp knife to cut into 18 bars (1 long lengthwise cut and 9 cuts across). Enjoy with a hot cup of Starbucks coffee for an authentic experience!
- Note: Starbucks does not list corn syrup in their ingredients, but the sweetener in their list is not readily available. I tried using Maple Syrup, but the bars were very crumbly and would not stay together in bars. Therefore, I found that Corn Syrup is the best ingredient that is readily available.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 59.7, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.9, Protein 4.8
Tips:
- Choose dried fruits that are naturally sweet and chewy, such as raisins, cranberries, cherries, or apricots.
- Use a variety of nuts and seeds for added texture and flavor, such as peanuts, almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.
- For a more intense flavor, toast the nuts and seeds before adding them to the bars.
- If you don't have peanut butter, you can substitute another type of nut butter, such as almond butter or cashew butter.
- For a vegan version of the bars, use agave nectar or maple syrup instead of honey.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, these dried fruit and peanut butter sports bars are a delicious and nutritious snack that is perfect for athletes, hikers, or anyone who is looking for a healthy and filling snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give these dried fruit and peanut butter sports bars a try!
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